In Gold & Silversmithing: Concepts, Materials, Processes 4, based on an individual work proposal the student will be able to explore critical thinking and innovation to a broad range of materials, techniques and concepts. Access to the program of studio theory is offered to examine the historical and contemporary contexts of gold and silversmithing. Occupational health and safety instruction is an integral part of this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. competently utilize a range of higher level skills relevant to the discipline, in response to set tasks
2. independently explore the potential of material/s
3. experiment with the application of concepts and processes
4. critically engage with historical and theoretical contexts

Portfolio of studio work (80%) [LOs 1, 2, 4]

Journal/Documentation/Studio Theory presentation (20%). [LOs 1 and 3]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and in excess of 4 hours per week independent studio practice.

ARTV3413 Gold & Silversmithing: Concepts, Materials, Processes 3

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